Pope Francis

What a blessed visit we had from our Holy Father Pope Francis! It is worth mentioning that the political categories that many Americans use to frame a consideration just don't fit when it comes to Jesus, the Christian faith or the message of Pope Francis. Let's leave behind the commentators and sit with the actual texts of what the Pope said. Very beautiful indeed! It is as if Saint Peter is still fulfilling the mandate he received from Jesus, "Strengthen the brethren" (Luke 22:32).

Find the texts here

Deacon Br. Antonio served the Pope during Vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Mother Lucille was able to personally meet the Holy Father

Many of our priests heard confessions before the Mass at Madison Square Garden

The Pope's words about the difficulties of living in a big city resonated

Bronx Press Conference

http://youtu.be/i84WZbgHjLE for the video of the press conference where NYC Mayor de Blasio and Cardinal Dolan announced a new partnership to serve the poor. Seen at our Saint Anthony Homeless Shelter in the Bronx, Fr. Herald was able to witness to the Catholic approach to serving the poor by calling to mind the example of Saint Francis.

Our Lady of Sorrows

"With"

Jesus with His mother by Michael O'Brien

Mary at the cross,

New Eve with the New Adam,

compassion with His passion.

Now our suffering has meaning

when united with Jesus.

HolyHaiku Exaltation of the Holy Cross

From Stone's rejection,

via Calvary's altar,

His temple rises.

Upcoming NYC Area Events!

Click here to see our upcoming events as we prepare to welcome Our Holy Father Pope Francis to NYC and America!

http://franciscanfriars.com/events/